Each game has certain matchups within it that are oh so very important to the outcome. Matchups so important that they can be the difference between a win and a loss. For every game this season, I’ll be taking a look at the three most important matchups regarding an individual or even between position groups.

1st Down: Missouri’s Offensive Line vs Auburn’s Defensive Line

If you’ve seen Missouri’s offensive line through three weeks, it could not be described as anything besides underwhelming. Particularly in the run game. Missouri’s bread and butter through the last two years have been inside and outside zone.